Church has worked with its neighbors before...

Church has worked with its neighbors before

I began attending St. Andrew’s in 1950, when the church met in the

library of Newport Harbor High School with a congregation of a little

more than 100 members.

There were mostly empty fields surrounding the area when

construction began on the original church buildings about that same

time. St. Andrew’s has met the spiritual needs of so many people in

the area and has now grown to slightly more than 4,000 members.

There have been several building projects over the years as St.

Andrew’s grew, and the church has always tried to be a good neighbor

and work out any concerns of those living in the surrounding area.

I’m sure we will try to ease parking, traffic and noise complaints

that have been expressed. But when you choose to live close to a high

school, a junior high and church facility, you would expect some

noise and traffic.

The projected St. Andrew’s plan is to serve the local junior and

high school people as well as provide a place where young families

can find support and fellowship.

In these areas, people usually need all the help they can get.

EUNICE JONES

Costa Mesa

Church growth seen as ‘gift’ for local youth

As a 15-year volunteer at St. Andrew’s Sunday schools, I have

watched the youth programs (infant though high school) grow and grow.

I would think the community would welcome such a healthy

alternative for their youth. This plan is not so much an expansion as

a gift.

SHEILA THOMSEN

Newport Beach